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Note the idiomatic use of the perf. partic. of a verb of motion after kommen, to express the manner of coming.

From Aus meinem Königreich by Sylva, Carmen

Infinitive, gender of, 15, A 3; —— in -ier, 116, 4, a; —— force of tenses in, 270; 326 ff. —— fut. perf. inf.,

From New Latin Grammar by Bennett, Charles E. (Charles Edwin)

Infinitive, present, to do; perf. to have done.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

Heart-shaped, small perf.; fine green stone, jade or serpentine.

From American Antiquities Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898 by Norman, Wm. B.

Indic. mood, pres. tense, he is punished; imperf. tense, he was punished; perf. tense, he has been punished; and so on.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel